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Defenders Slams Unlawful God Squad Vote to Strip Endangered Species Act Protection from Wildlife in the Gulf
Defenders of Wildlife strongly opposes today’s vote by the Endangered Species Committee, or God Squad, to condemn species to extinction in the name of a fictitious “national security emergency.”
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Court Victory for Florida Wetlands Protection
The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled today that permits to build in wetlands should stay in the hands of
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Sec. of Defense Invokes False “National Security” Rationale to Eviscerate Endangered Species Act Protections for Wildlife in the Gulf
In a litigation filing yesterday in federal district court, the Trump administration publicly admitted for the first time that Interior Secretary Doug Burgum scheduled a snap meeting of the Endangered Species Committee (the “God Squad”) for March 31 at the request of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.
Press Releases
Oil Spill Commission final report outlines industry-wide safety lapses
Action on oil spill legislation needed in Congress Summary: The “Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling” today presented the results
Defenders of Wildlife statement on shooting that wounded AZ Congresswoman
U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords is a champion for the environment WASHINGTON (01/10/2011) - The following is a statement from Rodger Schlickeisen, president of Defenders of
Defenders of Wildlife in a "pack" with Lionsgate
Limited edition Alpha and Omega wolf adoption kits available Summary: Defenders and Lionsgate partner to offer wolf-saving adoption kit Limited edition kit will include wolf
Paving paradise: Conservation groups react to decision on North Carolina bridge construction
Summary: The North Carolina Department of Transportation today made available to the public the Record of Decision (“ROD”) signed by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
2011 Press Releases
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